About this property

Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 820 feet from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach. It offers affordable accommodations, free parking, a restaurant and laundry facilities. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Each morning cooked English and continental breakfasts are available at an extra cost, while the restaurant offers traditional meals throughout the day. Guests have use of self-catering kitchen facilities and packed lunches are also available. Guests can relax in the impressive lounge, which features wood-paneled walls, luxurious sofas and a huge chandelier. There is also a selection of games, a TV and Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of YHA Swanage. The Victorian Pier and Swanage Steam railway are both within a 10-minute walk of the YHA Swanage. This beautiful coastal town has a good selection of cafes, restaurants and shops.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
3 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 full bed
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3 bunk beds
5 bunk beds
1 full bed
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3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked a twin room and thought it was a bit pricey but didn't realize it had quite a few beds in it so if you have a people with you actually works out pretty cheap
  • Gostelow
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were kind enough to move me into a room with a double bed, which is what was originally booked. The shower was piping hot. Sheets were clean and the mattress soft Room was warm
  • Dunja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An amazing location, we loved Swanage. The hostel was very close to the city centre, in a nice building, clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay here again!
  • Cathy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, clean everyone was so friendly there was a problem with the water and it was sorted really quickly
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff Clean Good kitchen facilities Felt safe
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant bedroom and attractive communal areas. Friendly and helpful receptionist. Good breakfast. Good bike storage. Flexibility with check-in timing.
  • Geoff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    YHA Swanage are one of the best YHAs in the country. We will return.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location Nice and clean Can recommend pizza on evening very delicious, nice and fresh cook on stone
  • Mihály
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large breakfast, very friendly staff, secure bike shed. Overall good quality facilities, including kitchen, showers, toilet etc and great location.
  • Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient location. Wonderful views. Relaxed atmosphere. Much more homely than a modern budget hotel.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

YHA Swanage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.